Recall 23V478000: 2022 Lexus NX450H+, 2021–2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 12, 2023
Vehicles affected
43,442
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

The risk

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

The fix

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
23V478000
Manufacturer campaign
23TB07/23LB01
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Owner letters
Dec 29, 2023
Components
Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology